Liquor Store Pix in Indianapolis?

As I enjoy some WT 101 in honor of Thanksgiving's imminent arrival, I was wondering if any of our Hoosier members had any favorite liquor stores for bourbon or in general in the Indianapolis area (particularly Marion, Hamilton or Madison counties) they could turn me on to for when I go back and visit the fam over Thanksgiving. Anything along 69 from the MI border on down would be great too.

Re: Liquor Store Pix in Indianapolis?

You should stop by Kahn's Fine Wines and Spirits, on N. Keystone (Marion Co.). They special ordered the Rittenhouse Rye 100 proof which is $15/bottle, and should have a couple bottles left at T-giving if I don't get a hair to buy them all! My second choice would be their former sister store Vine and Table ( http://www.vineandtable.com/spirits....skey+-+Bourbon ) on Carmel Dr. in Hamilton Co. Looking at their site I think I'd try the Jefferson Reserve 15 yr. or one of the 12 yr. Pappy. Don't miss Kahn's if you can help it, but don't get your hopes up TOO high either. E.g. I've never seen the Stagg there, but have at the 21st Amendment on W. 86th, though rarely.

Re: Liquor Store Pix in Indianapolis?

Originally Posted by Josh

As I enjoy some WT 101 in honor of Thanksgiving's imminent arrival, I was wondering if any of our Hoosier members had any favorite liquor stores for bourbon or in general in the Indianapolis area (particularly Marion, Hamilton or Madison counties) they could turn me on to for when I go back and visit the fam over Thanksgiving.

You were drinking in honor of Thanksgiving's being one week away? At that pt I'd stop making excuses.

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Originally Posted by Skunk

In fairness I did work there in the past, but I'm not aware of any better stores in marion or surrounding counties for getting something 'special'. If there is I'm all ears.

Agreed, Skunk. it is just that Indiana selection is normally quite ordinary when it comes to the likes of the SB.com'er. No disrespect to Kahns at all, just a generalization of all Indiana liqour stores.

Went there on a budget tonight and got the Rittenhouse BIB for 15.49, but made a list of the ones I'd consider special, i.e. not found in any random Indiana liquor store.

Any opinions on which should I go get tomorrow, the WLW or Stagg?

Hirsh gold foil 199 (I'm assuming that must be ridiculously overpriced judging by the emoticon above)yes, quite overpriced. but unfortuneately, that is the range they are all going for. "Worth it" will depend on the depth of yor pocket

Hirsh 23 yr rye 145.99
Stagg 141.8 proof 62.99

Definately

WLW 125.3 proof 64.99

Definately

Saz 127.5 proof 59.99

PVW 23 yr. 299.00

Also, a bit overpriced. In KY you can get them all day for $199(tax free)

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That's kind of how I felt about the BT experimental rum. I thought it was bourbon finished in a former rum vessel at first, but apparently it's not. There are two there for you :-)

As luck would have it, when I walked in yesterday morning they were putting a sale sign on the Stagg, so I got the case (3) for $170. Also got the only two WLW, in case anyone was planning a trip there.

I also forgot to mention that Friday nights are spirit tasting night at Kahn's, and last time I went they had out around 6 bottles of ~$50 bourbon and 6 bottles of $50-100 scotch open. Best happy hour spot in Indy!

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They have an Experimental Rum??? You're kidding me! I was just there a week or so ago and didn't see that!!! The only place in Indy that has gotten the experimentals in the past is Big Red Liquors in Bloomington.....and they don't sell them to people like me and you! Trust me, I've tried!

I have an experimental rum open right now.....I personally like rum, and don't like spiced rum.....and this experimental rum is EXCEPTIONALLY YUMMY!!!! Thanks to a wonderful man in Louisville.....I have an open bottle.....and an unopened bottle